Title of Effective Practice: - California Postsecondary Education ...

Direct Connection to Policy Area 5 of The Illinois Commitment
On-line Services of the Respiratory Therapy Program
St. Augustine College
What issue or need is addressed by the effective practice?
The effective understanding of the basic principles and key topics related to the Fundamentals of Mechanical
Ventilation requires that students develop skills that are not normally met in classroom instruction. The
Respiratory Therapy Program has implemented a new on-line tutorial to engage students in independent, selfpace
study.
Description of the effective practice:
One essential component of this on-line tutorial is that it requires student commitment to attend at least ten
sessions, which have been carefully structured by the instructors. Students participate in an in-depth review of
materials covered in the classroom, and actively pursue study of topics reflecting student interests. The self
directed student plan responds to a series of learning experiences designed as a response to the goals and
objectives of the course. The knowledge gained helps students obtain a better understanding of the mechanics of
ventilation.
How does this practice achieve sustainability?
As SAC has been able to implement more technology in the classrooms, the Respiratory Therapy Program has
successfully used this approach. The on-line tutorial has been housed in our ecampus system. The program hired
a part-time lab assistant, who is available to students by phone and in person during business hours. SAC plans
to further expand the on-line tutorial to other areas.
What are the results/measurable outcomes?
Measurable outcomes for the on-line tutorial are based on participation and results from midterm and final exam
taken on-line.
Contact Information
Name: German Criollo
Email: gcriollo@staugustine.edu
Phone: (773) 878-3686
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